274: Lessons learned

08/14/23 • 32 min

We take a look at some current events and current happenings in our own training to reflect on some lessons learned on this week's GAINcast. To start with we debrief the USWNT's disappointing performance at the World Cup, before sharing lessons on how to best draw parallels from past experiences to working with new sports, including some examples from new sports we've been introduced to in the last year.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/08/gaincast-episode-274-lessons-learned/

The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic:

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On the last episode, we discussed another topic relating to the women's World Cup: ACL injuries.
View our resource hub on field sports for more about preparing and coaching sports like soccer, rugby, and more.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/08/gaincast-episode-274-lessons-learned/

The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic:

The GAINcast is sponsored by GAIN and by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more.
GAIN Swimming will also take place from September 15 to 17. You can learn more here.
On the last episode, we discussed another topic relating to the women's World Cup: ACL injuries.
View our resource hub on field sports for more about preparing and coaching sports like soccer, rugby, and more.

Previous Episode

273: The ACL

The start of the recent women's World Cup in soccer has turned focus to the rash of ACL injuries in the sport, and the particular impact it has had on female players. On this week's GAINcast Vern looks at the structure of the knee, risk factors for injuries, and what coaches can do to help reverse trends for women and men.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/07/gaincast-episode-273-the-acl/

The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic:

The GAINcast is sponsored by GAIN and by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more.
The New York Times recently published a nice article on the ACL topic in relation to the women's World Cup.
Our friend Dean Benton also shared his thoughts recently on mitigating ACL injuries. Benton has also written detailed articles on hamstring injuries and calf injuries on HMMR Media as well.
Injuries have been a topic several times on the show, including recent GAINcast 268, as well as GAINcast 6 on injury prevention and GAINcast 224 on injury explosion.

Next Episode

275: Championship behaviors (with Hugh McCutcheon)

Championship results require championship behaviors from both athletes and coaches. Having guided multiple men's and women's teams at the highest levels, volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon knows a thing or two about what championships behaviors are. On this week's GAINcast he joins us to share his input on finding intention, putting skill acquisition into practice, coaching, and more.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/10/gaincast-episode-275-championship-behaviors-with-hugh-mccutcheon/

The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic:

The GAINcast is sponsored by GAIN and by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more.
You can learn more about McCutcheon's background in his University of Minnesota biography. If you like this podcast, we highly recommend his recent book Championship Behaviors: A Model for Competitive Excellence in Sports.
Coach Clay Erro has talked more in detail about the role of rules in coaching. Our HMMR Classroom GAIN Video 3 has a detailed presentation from him on the topic. Erro was also a guest on GAINcast 90, where he discussed similar topics.
Wade Gilbert was mentioned as another top expert on championship behaviors. He presented in HMMR Classroom GAIN Video 15 (highlights here), as well as discussions on GAINcast 7 and GAINcast 121.
We mentioned a couple of New York Times essays over the years on flow and focus. Most recently climber and philosopher Francis Sanzaro wrote about "When I Stopped Trying to Self-Optimize, I Got Better" and philosopher and former dancer Barabara Montero's "The Myth of Just Do It." We also wrote some comments on Montero's work here